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Position Title:
Alumni Talent Pool: Finance Lead Roles
Description The Alumni Talent Pool is open exclusively to former Mercy Corps team members who were employed within the past 4 years and completed at least 1 year of service. You do not need to submit a cover letter; a CV/Resume is sufficient.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2025
About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
The Program Mercy Corps has created an Alumni Talent Pool to support emergency response, transitions and complex program start‑up by fast‑tracking Mercy Corps alumni into temporary senior finance roles. The initiative focuses on matching qualified team members with urgent country‑based needs for short‑term placements (average 3 months). This opportunity offers senior managers more professional and personal flexibility and access to diverse experiences.
The Role Mercy Corps alumni who were employed within the last four years and are qualified to fill senior finance roles (Emergency Finance Lead, Finance Manager, Subaward Manager) will be eligible to join the Alumni Talent Pool. Once selected, members will have access to short‑term opportunities in countries where Mercy Corps operates. Responsibilities and supervisory structures will vary depending on the type of assignment.
Emergency Response Finance Lead
Develop and implement a strategy for operational startup to support a rapid, high‑quality emergency response.
Work closely with Program, Administration, Security and Operations on the set‑up of new offices, partnerships and financial systems.
Assess the operating environment in the emergency and adapt ways of working in compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
Set up financial and internal control systems to support rapid program delivery.
Develop and manage country portfolio budgets in coordination with country leadership.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of fiscal plans and country budgets, including forecasting and reporting, in coordination with Program Managers.
Recruit, onboard and train team members to fill critical functions on the finance team.
Create a sustainable work environment of mutual respect that attracts motivated, skilled and effective team members.
Supervise and lead a diverse team of direct and indirect reports in field offices.
Contribute to country team‑building efforts; build constructive internal relationships and help team members identify problem‑solving options and integration into decision‑making processes.
Finance Manager
Guide and oversee overall financial operations in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Implement financial and internal control systems to support rapid program delivery.
Develop and monitor annual fiscal year budgets with Country Leadership.
Develop and implement award budgets and forecasting systems with Program Managers.
Plan, manage and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure smooth implementation of Mercy Corps programs.
Provide timely financial reports to stakeholders, including internal management reports and periodic reporting to headquarters.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial support services and proactively address challenges.
Supervise a diverse team, proactively coaching and training team members for high performance.
Finance Manager for Accounting (Accounting Manager)
Ensure smooth and effective financial accounting operations in the country in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Manage country‑wide accounting functions including timely recording of financial transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, receivables and payables.
Oversee the annual and monthly accounting cycles, including running of monthly processes in Mercy Corps Financial system.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to headquarters including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by project and required sub‑grantee reporting.
Assist with internal and external audits and reviews as required.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial support services and proactively address challenges.
Supervise a diverse team, proactively coaching and training team members for high performance.
Subaward Manager
Guide and oversee the overall subaward financial monitoring strategy in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Assist Program Managers in managing subawards during the award cycle: setting up coded budgets, monitoring spending, reviewing budget forecast, requesting budget modification (if needed) and advising on subaward closeout.
Ensure review and monitoring of partner financial reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance to local partners as needed to maintain high compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial monitoring of all subawards and proactively address challenges.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to maintain high organizational subaward compliance standards.
Supervise a diverse team, proactively coaching and training team members for high performance.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Work to ensure Mercy Corps Safeguarding Standards are integrated and upheld in all areas of HR work.
Actively learn about safeguarding and integrate it into work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to area of work.
Practice the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well‑being of participants and fellow team members.
Encourage openness and communication in team; encourage team members to submit reports if they have concerns using reporting mechanisms (e.g., Integrity Hotline).
The Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview process and to provide professional references. Through the panel interview, case study or scenario questions may be asked. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and demonstrating competency in the priority areas will be invited to join the Alumni Talent Pool.
Once selected, members will provide information about their professional experience, qualifications, availability and preferences. Pool members will then be matched to specific temporary employment opportunities (average 3 months) as hiring managers request support from the Talent Pool. Pool members manage their own time and availability and have the option to accept or decline any particular assignment.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders Mercy Corps team members are expected to support accountability to program participants, community partners, stakeholders and international standards guiding humanitarian and development work. We are committed to engaging communities as equal partners in design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance.
At least 5 years of field experience in international relief and development operations, including overseeing financial operations and budget management functions. Prior team management experience required.
Prior experience with Mercy Corps within the last four years (with at least one year of Mercy Corps work experience).
Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication, multi‑tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
Good oral and written English skills required. Professional proficiency in at least one other Mercy Corps working language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian) is a plus.
Willing and able to deploy internationally at short notice for assignments.
Able to work effectively in a highly stressed and potentially physically challenging emergency response setup.
Availability to work non‑standard hours as needed, especially when supporting an active emergency or critical incident response.
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
Experience leading teams, managing performance of supervisees, and coaching/mentoring staff.
Success Factors Successful Talent Pool members are self‑starters who are ready to dive into an assignment on short notice. They have a positive attitude, are adaptable to changing circumstances, and stay focused on problem solving. They have good self‑awareness and understand their personal strengths and development needs, continually working on them between assignments. Talent Pool members understand that it is a privilege to work in this sector and bring enthusiasm to all their Mercy Corps assignments.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions Living conditions will depend on the location of the assignment but may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing will depend on the assigned post and will be specified in the position description.
Ongoing Learning We empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Team Engagement and Effectiveness By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued, empowered to reach their full potential and motivated to do their best work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work are treated with respect and dignity. We uphold the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment. All team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e‑learning upon hire and annually.
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Position Title:
Alumni Talent Pool: Finance Lead Roles
Description The Alumni Talent Pool is open exclusively to former Mercy Corps team members who were employed within the past 4 years and completed at least 1 year of service. You do not need to submit a cover letter; a CV/Resume is sufficient.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2025
About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
The Program Mercy Corps has created an Alumni Talent Pool to support emergency response, transitions and complex program start‑up by fast‑tracking Mercy Corps alumni into temporary senior finance roles. The initiative focuses on matching qualified team members with urgent country‑based needs for short‑term placements (average 3 months). This opportunity offers senior managers more professional and personal flexibility and access to diverse experiences.
The Role Mercy Corps alumni who were employed within the last four years and are qualified to fill senior finance roles (Emergency Finance Lead, Finance Manager, Subaward Manager) will be eligible to join the Alumni Talent Pool. Once selected, members will have access to short‑term opportunities in countries where Mercy Corps operates. Responsibilities and supervisory structures will vary depending on the type of assignment.
Emergency Response Finance Lead
Develop and implement a strategy for operational startup to support a rapid, high‑quality emergency response.
Work closely with Program, Administration, Security and Operations on the set‑up of new offices, partnerships and financial systems.
Assess the operating environment in the emergency and adapt ways of working in compliance with Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
Set up financial and internal control systems to support rapid program delivery.
Develop and manage country portfolio budgets in coordination with country leadership.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of fiscal plans and country budgets, including forecasting and reporting, in coordination with Program Managers.
Recruit, onboard and train team members to fill critical functions on the finance team.
Create a sustainable work environment of mutual respect that attracts motivated, skilled and effective team members.
Supervise and lead a diverse team of direct and indirect reports in field offices.
Contribute to country team‑building efforts; build constructive internal relationships and help team members identify problem‑solving options and integration into decision‑making processes.
Finance Manager
Guide and oversee overall financial operations in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Implement financial and internal control systems to support rapid program delivery.
Develop and monitor annual fiscal year budgets with Country Leadership.
Develop and implement award budgets and forecasting systems with Program Managers.
Plan, manage and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure smooth implementation of Mercy Corps programs.
Provide timely financial reports to stakeholders, including internal management reports and periodic reporting to headquarters.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial support services and proactively address challenges.
Supervise a diverse team, proactively coaching and training team members for high performance.
Finance Manager for Accounting (Accounting Manager)
Ensure smooth and effective financial accounting operations in the country in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Manage country‑wide accounting functions including timely recording of financial transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, receivables and payables.
Oversee the annual and monthly accounting cycles, including running of monthly processes in Mercy Corps Financial system.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to headquarters including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by project and required sub‑grantee reporting.
Assist with internal and external audits and reviews as required.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial support services and proactively address challenges.
Supervise a diverse team, proactively coaching and training team members for high performance.
Subaward Manager
Guide and oversee the overall subaward financial monitoring strategy in the country, ensuring compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies.
Assist Program Managers in managing subawards during the award cycle: setting up coded budgets, monitoring spending, reviewing budget forecast, requesting budget modification (if needed) and advising on subaward closeout.
Ensure review and monitoring of partner financial reporting and compliance.
Provide technical assistance to local partners as needed to maintain high compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with Program, HR and Operations teams to maintain efficient financial monitoring of all subawards and proactively address challenges.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to maintain high organizational subaward compliance standards.
Supervise a diverse team, proactively coaching and training team members for high performance.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Work to ensure Mercy Corps Safeguarding Standards are integrated and upheld in all areas of HR work.
Actively learn about safeguarding and integrate it into work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to area of work.
Practice the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well‑being of participants and fellow team members.
Encourage openness and communication in team; encourage team members to submit reports if they have concerns using reporting mechanisms (e.g., Integrity Hotline).
The Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview process and to provide professional references. Through the panel interview, case study or scenario questions may be asked. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and demonstrating competency in the priority areas will be invited to join the Alumni Talent Pool.
Once selected, members will provide information about their professional experience, qualifications, availability and preferences. Pool members will then be matched to specific temporary employment opportunities (average 3 months) as hiring managers request support from the Talent Pool. Pool members manage their own time and availability and have the option to accept or decline any particular assignment.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders Mercy Corps team members are expected to support accountability to program participants, community partners, stakeholders and international standards guiding humanitarian and development work. We are committed to engaging communities as equal partners in design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance.
At least 5 years of field experience in international relief and development operations, including overseeing financial operations and budget management functions. Prior team management experience required.
Prior experience with Mercy Corps within the last four years (with at least one year of Mercy Corps work experience).
Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
Effective verbal and written communication, multi‑tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
Good oral and written English skills required. Professional proficiency in at least one other Mercy Corps working language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian) is a plus.
Willing and able to deploy internationally at short notice for assignments.
Able to work effectively in a highly stressed and potentially physically challenging emergency response setup.
Availability to work non‑standard hours as needed, especially when supporting an active emergency or critical incident response.
Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
Experience leading teams, managing performance of supervisees, and coaching/mentoring staff.
Success Factors Successful Talent Pool members are self‑starters who are ready to dive into an assignment on short notice. They have a positive attitude, are adaptable to changing circumstances, and stay focused on problem solving. They have good self‑awareness and understand their personal strengths and development needs, continually working on them between assignments. Talent Pool members understand that it is a privilege to work in this sector and bring enthusiasm to all their Mercy Corps assignments.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions Living conditions will depend on the location of the assignment but may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited. Housing will depend on the assigned post and will be specified in the position description.
Ongoing Learning We empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
Team Engagement and Effectiveness By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued, empowered to reach their full potential and motivated to do their best work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work are treated with respect and dignity. We uphold the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment. All team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e‑learning upon hire and annually.
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